As men have a responsibility to themselves to embrace their masculinity, and what it means to be a man, we also live in a society that consistently seeks to push men to the sidelines, and that views masculinity as something primitive, unnecessary, and actually harmful. All of society benefits when men are at their best.
Thank you brother!!! Just what I needed. I have a 4 year old daughter who calls me her hero. I didn’t know what to make of that…. Now , thanks to your talk, I understand. Thank you.
I never want to bring up my children on my own but my husband doesn't step up to the plate. I am a married single mom and he acts like an uncle in the house. He thinks he has done more than enough for bringing home the bacon and doing laundry. He has never taught our 3 sons sports, riding a bike, swimming, outdoor skills. When he has time, he goes shopping for his hobby items or watch TV in his bedroom. I have to sign my boys up for scouting and take them to church so they can learn from other dads. My husband doesn't upkeep the property in and out. In fact, my nice "military" neighbor volunteered, cut our trees and trimmed our bushes (actually he & I trimmed the bushes together) because our curb appeal might affect their sale of the house. He is the kind of guy who steps up and does whatever needs to be done! When I told my husband that, he said I must complain to the neighbor about it. A dad from scouting told me that I have a "phantom husband" because he had never seen my husband in 3 years of Boy Scouts. He joked that I imagine I have a husband as I am the only parent who takes our son to meeting and camping as well as volunteering. At home, I am tired of broken things not getting fixed. The shower faucet and refrigerator have been leaking for over a year. He said it's cheaper to pay for the dripping water than hire a plumber. Window, I have to put sticks to keep them open because the springs are broken. He doesn't change the door sweeper so the front door has a gap underneath and bugs/snake crawled in. He hides all the finance from me so I don't know what to do!?!?!
A real man is one that pays his child support. A real mother is a mother that has it court ordered. I'm so glad they are finally hunting down all those dead beat fathers and putting them in jail.
I remember telling my dad I wanted to be a fireman like he was, he replied with a 30 minute tirade (the car journey home) at how I will never be able to be a fireman I would never be as strong, fit or as good as him. I never did become a fireman but I am a landlord my own boss ...meanwhile he lives at the age of 60 on his own in a bedsit in a terrible town. Funny how things turn out eh
@Lochlann the Norse-Gael Going to the army is as easy as going to a recruiters office, so your dad was insane obviously. Anyone with good health can join. Your parents could have easily given you guys up to the state at any time and instead took care of you and cared enough about you to get angry and yell at you. I myself was raised by the state because my parents gave me up and they didn't care enough to even ever visit me. I was moved from place to place till I turned 18 because my parents simply did not care. I would have traded places with you guys in a heartbeat. It's all about perspective.
Very good question! I am not smart enough to give you right answer, but only trying. There can be a mix of several reasons, mainly: the struggle for existence; a lack of true education; excessive faith in authority and lack of curiosity.
This man is a great speaker. My dad was there is my life until around age 13 when my mom divorced him. He was the most significant person in my life. I remember him A LOT. He taught me how to do life. He LOVED me.
Mostly excellent. However, you attribute fatherlessness to men not stepping up to their responsibilities, but in many cases fatherlessness is caused by the mother wanting to bring the child up on her own. Too often she either fails to involve the father from the start or makes accusations which ends the relationship.
This is probably the best talk I have listened to that describes what a true man is and isn't. Wow! Lots of good points!
Amazing message. Thank you. Billions of viewers need to hear this not thousands.
God bless you in your endeavor.
As men have a responsibility to themselves to embrace their masculinity, and what it means to be a man, we also live in a society that consistently seeks to push men to the sidelines, and that views masculinity as something primitive, unnecessary, and actually harmful.
All of society benefits when men are at their best.
Well said 😊
Thank you brother!!! Just what I needed. I have a 4 year old daughter who calls me her hero. I didn’t know what to make of that…. Now , thanks to your talk, I understand. Thank you.
I never want to bring up my children on my own but my husband doesn't step up to the plate. I am a married single mom and he acts like an uncle in the house. He thinks he has done more than enough for bringing home the bacon and doing laundry.
He has never taught our 3 sons sports, riding a bike, swimming, outdoor skills. When he has time, he goes shopping for his hobby items or watch TV in his bedroom. I have to sign my boys up for scouting and take them to church so they can learn from other dads. My husband doesn't upkeep the property in and out. In fact, my nice "military" neighbor volunteered, cut our trees and trimmed our bushes (actually he & I trimmed the bushes together) because our curb appeal might affect their sale of the house. He is the kind of guy who steps up and does whatever needs to be done! When I told my husband that, he said I must complain to the neighbor about it.
A dad from scouting told me that I have a "phantom husband" because he had never seen my husband in 3 years of Boy Scouts. He joked that I imagine I have a husband as I am the only parent who takes our son to meeting and camping as well as volunteering. At home, I am tired of broken things not getting fixed. The shower faucet and refrigerator have been leaking for over a year. He said it's cheaper to pay for the dripping water than hire a plumber. Window, I have to put sticks to keep them open because the springs are broken. He doesn't change the door sweeper so the front door has a gap underneath and bugs/snake crawled in. He hides all the finance from me so I don't know what to do!?!?!
This guy is fantastic
What an inspiring and insightful talk.!
A great & much needed message.☺
A real man is one that pays his child support. A real mother is a mother that has it court ordered. I'm so glad they are finally hunting down all those dead beat fathers and putting them in jail.
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I remember telling my dad I wanted to be a fireman like he was, he replied with a 30 minute tirade (the car journey home) at how I will never be able to be a fireman I would never be as strong, fit or as good as him. I never did become a fireman but I am a landlord my own boss ...meanwhile he lives at the age of 60 on his own in a bedsit in a terrible town. Funny how things turn out eh
That is a true shame, sounds like you lived life well regardless!
I mean, that happens with age. You will be in a similar situation when you are older. Also it doesn't sound like he was wrong was he?
@Lochlann the Norse-Gael Going to the army is as easy as going to a recruiters office, so your dad was insane obviously. Anyone with good health can join. Your parents could have easily given you guys up to the state at any time and instead took care of you and cared enough about you to get angry and yell at you. I myself was raised by the state because my parents gave me up and they didn't care enough to even ever visit me. I was moved from place to place till I turned 18 because my parents simply did not care. I would have traded places with you guys in a heartbeat. It's all about perspective.
so sad how true and relevant this topic is :( why ppl why is the world like that
Very good question! I am not smart enough to give you right answer, but only trying.
There can be a mix of several reasons, mainly: the struggle for existence; a lack of true education; excessive faith in authority and lack of curiosity.
True that
This man is a great speaker. My dad was there is my life until around age 13 when my mom divorced him. He was the most significant person in my life. I remember him A LOT. He taught me how to do life. He LOVED me.
Mostly excellent. However, you attribute fatherlessness to men not stepping up to their responsibilities, but in many cases fatherlessness is caused by the mother wanting to bring the child up on her own. Too often she either fails to involve the father from the start or makes accusations which ends the relationship.
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